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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 39m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 8m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 28m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System3h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Functions of T Lymphocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Functions of T Lymphocytes

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$T_c$ cells recognize epitopes only when the latter are held by

MHC proteins.

B cells.

Interleukin-2.

Granzyme.

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Understand the role of Tc (cytotoxic T) cells in the immune system. These cells are responsible for identifying and destroying infected or cancerous cells.

Learn about epitopes, which are specific parts of antigens that immune cells recognize and bind to. Tc cells require these epitopes to be presented in a specific way to initiate an immune response.

Explore the function of MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) proteins. These proteins are crucial for presenting epitopes on the surface of cells, allowing Tc cells to recognize them.

Differentiate between the types of MHC proteins: MHC class I and MHC class II. Tc cells specifically interact with MHC class I proteins, which present epitopes from intracellular pathogens.

Conclude that Tc cells recognize epitopes only when they are presented by MHC proteins, as this interaction is essential for the activation and function of Tc cells in the immune response.